Success Skills Centre has contracted with Service Canada for eight immigrant youth professionals who have worked in their occupation in their home country, age 30 and under for the period December 2018 to March 2019. This Career Launch for Immigrant Professionals (CLIP – Youth Project) will a paid internship in the related occupations, lasting from eight to twelve weeks, with the expectation of being employed with the host employers. Interested candidates should complete the intake form for selection and forward it by e-mail to ssc@successskills.mb.ca by Dec. 31, 2018. Selected participants will be contacted the first week in January 2019 for orientation on Thurs., Jan. 4 and for a twoweek Winnipeg program preparation period starting January 7.

Congratulations to MNP Initiators and Staff!

Success Skills Centre congratulates the initiators and staff of the Manitoba Nominees Program on the program’s 20th anniversary. Back in 1998, there were three prime Winnipeg employment assistance agencies – the Immigrant Centre, Employment Projects of Winnipeg, and Success Skills Centre, helping newcomers settle and find jobs. We are proud of the important role we were asked to play in the 12 years prior leading to the start of Manitoba Start in 2010 by the Government of Manitoba, as well as the years from 1985 to today, in helping thousands of immigrant professionals and highly skilled workers find their rightful place in the Canadian labour market.

New Program for Immigrants New Program for Immigrants

Who Have Become Canadian Citizens! Recently, Success Skills Centre received this paid internship funding from the Province of Manitoba to help immigrant professionals and skilled workers, who have become Canadian Citizens, to return to their prior occupations. The Centre applied for this funding because many take jobs unrelated to their previous home country occupations due to financial constraints. The criteria for participation is that the individuals must be unemployed or underemployed. Should you know of someone who fits the above, please share it. For additional information, call at (204)975-5111 and ask for The New Canadian Immigrant Programs.

“When I first heard of Success Skills Centre, I did not imagine the immerse impact it will have on my career. From the great reception at the front desk to the excellent support system from all the Labour Specialists, the overall system in place is wonderful.
I have learnt new and efficient way of presenting my résumé, cover letter, reference and all other supporting document needed for my job search.
I discovered the importance of soft skills, because this was not emphasized in my cultural background, it’s a new terrain in which I am beginning to explore by applying to volunteer in various service groups.
I also got to meet with people from diverse culture learning from them has been a pleasant experience for me, I have learnt to appreciate beauty in diversity.
In all, Success Skills Centre has made me a better person, I appreciate your effort in assisting immigrants, especially in understanding Canadian work environment.”

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Employer’s comments: “I wanted to give you the great news (if you haven’t heard already) – we have offered an accounting position to Esther and she has accepted! She is starting officially on Monday and we are very excited to have her. Thank you again – I look forward to working with you in the future!”

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“When I came to SSC, it was difficult for me to narrow down or tailor my skills to a particular specialization and industry. The information I gathered throughout the session helped me to understand my skills and the kind of entry level job I should be looking for. More so, I have stronger understanding of my soft skills and how I can use them.”

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“I would like to say a big thank you for the organizers of the two week training at SSC. The program has been so enlightening and explosive. The program was well organized and impactful with loads of information that will channel one’s path to great lines. I learnt a lot during this program and I believe the sky is my limit.
I am very optimistic that with the information I got from SSC. I would be able to get my dream job. Finally I would encourage the staff or SSC to keep up the good job.”

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“I really appreciate the input of Success Skills Centre in organizing the Hands-On-Practicum session for immigrants. It accorded me the platform to obtain a mentorship in jump-starting my career in Canada. I believe I have been equipped with the requisite skills to be successful on my job search interview and then job.”

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“I just want to say thank you Success Skills Centre for this opportunity to get to training which changed my mind and opened my eyes. When I landed here in Canada everybody was saying that to go back to my career it is not possible. But as I know from this two-week workshop, it will be up to me. All is possible with our counsellor I will make it happen.”